Predators Cats: Although cats are usually the go-to animal for mice hunting, they are generally less effective than most people assume. Usually the mice hide in places that a cat cannot reach and although the catâs odor is supposed to scare mice, it can eventually attract mice once they get used to the smell.
They can also act as pest and disease carriers, transporting additional problems such as fleas or ringworm. Thankfully, if you find mice digging holes in your yard, you have several solutions â physical, cultural and chemical â to remedy the problem. Mice populations in gardens and yards can quickly be controlled using the simple snap-style mouse trap sold in most home and hardware stores.
You'll need to buy a trap designed specifically for moles. There are two types of traps to choose from: a harpoon trap and a scissors trap. In either case, the mole will run inside and immediately be killed. 1  Set a harpoon trap by making a well over an active tunnel.2  Push your hand down gently over the tunnel so that the tunnel collapses by 50%.. Set the trap again. Moles from other yards will move into your yard's tunnels once you've trapped your yard's mole. You'll need the set the trap again and check it every few days, disposing of trapped moles as you find them.